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Annual event to celebrate diversity in the mathematical sciences

An upcoming lecture at Grand Valley will explore and celebrate the
increasing representation of women and minorities in the field of mathematics.

Deanna Haunsperger, president of the Mathematical Association of
America and professor of mathematics at Carleton College, will deliver
the 2018 Mosaic Lecture on February 27.

The presentation, "Making Connections: Lessons Learned From
Women Mathematicians," will take place at 7:30 p.m. in room 103
of the Loutit Lecture Halls, located inside Henry Hall on the
Allendale Campus.

"The Mosaic Lecture series celebrates the fact that the field of
mathematics has benefited greatly from the contributions of
mathematicians from diverse groups," said Jonathan Hodges,
professor of mathematics, School of Communications chair and Mosaic
Lecture coordinator. "Dr. Deanna Haunsperger has long been a
champion for women in mathematics and is one of only a handful of
women mathematicians who have served as president of the Mathematical
Association of America. Her talk will be particularly inspiring to
women pursuing careers in STEM fields."

Haunsperger has been teaching at Carleton College for more than 20
years. Dedicated to increasing the number of women earning advanced
degrees in mathematics, Haunsperger and Stephen Kennedy, her husband
and fellow mathematician, created the Carleton College Summer
Mathematics Program for Women. The duo has directed the program for 18 summers.

The event is sponsored by the Mathematics Department and College of
Liberal Arts and Sciences. For more information, visit gvsu.edu/math or call the
Mathematics Department at (616) 331-2040.